The APSC also provides policy and secretariat support to the Remuneration Tribunal and the Defence Force Remuneration Tribunal.

Performance

Our performance information is presented through four strategic priorities. We present our planned activities to address those priorities.

Strategic priorities

Modernise the employment framework

Shape the APS workforce

Build workforce capability

Promote integrity

Operating environment

The APSC operates under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013.

We employ around 200 staff. Most of these are located in our Canberra office. We have a small office in Sydney that employs around 10 staff.

We provide resources to support the Merit Protection Commissioner.

We operate in a tight fiscal environment. The APSC receives approximately 50% of its resources through government appropriation. The remaining 50% is provided by government agencies—either on a fee for service basis or through subscriptions supported by a memorandum of understanding.

Our internal priorities

The APSC is committed to a culture of excellence and innovation. During 2017-18 we will demonstrate this through:

Introducing a more flexible approach to managing and resourcing projects

Improving business outcomes through ICT strategies that maximise the benefits of digital technology

Risk oversight and management

The Commission's approach to risk management is designed to assist in the management of our financial, environmental and social responsibilities. It ensures the oversight, management and control of risks, and is integrated into all business activities and systems. It meets our obligations under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013. The Commission's overall risk appetite is moderate, which reflects the importance of being able to engage with risk to pursue opportunity.

The Commission has a low risk appetite in relation to dishonest, deceptive and fraudulent conduct, the unauthorised disclosure of official information, and the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees.

Regular monitoring and reporting is provided to the Audit and Risk Management Committee and the Commission's Executive Committee.

Risks are detailed in business plans and are summarised in the Commission's risk register.

Strategic risks

Meeting client needs—bringing people and ideas together to generate better solutions.

Feedback from agencies indicates a reduction in the average time to complete inquiries.

Conduct inquiry arrangements are revised to make them simpler and more flexible.

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Proportion of completed misconduct cases referred for review to the MPC declines.

New arrangements are released and implemented by agencies.

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Foundational

Ensure data informs and shapes the structure and management of the APS workforce.

Workforce data is accessible, timely, and accurate.

Timely and accurate workforce data collection and reporting.

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Workforce data is used to inform the management of the APS workforce.

Feedback from agencies indicates an acceptable usage of data to facilitate workforce planning.

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Attachment B: Overview of PBS programs and strategic priorities

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About the Commission

The Australian Public Service Commission (APSC) is a central agency within the Prime Minister and Cabinet portfolio. The Commission supports two statutory office holders: the Australian Public Service Commissioner—who is also agency head—and the Merit Protection Commissioner. Their functions are set out in sections 41(1) and 50(1), respectively, of the Public Service Act 1999.